#000408 Hex Color
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The hex code #000408 produces an almost-black shade with a faint blue-green cast and very low lightness. Its ashy, sooty character creates a somber sense of mystery, control, and authority. Use it as a dominant background in dark interfaces, editorial layouts, or luxury branding, then add pale text and restrained accents for clean contrast.
Questions about #000408
What is #000408 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000408 is rgb(0, 4, 8), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 97%.
What colors pair well with #000408 in a design?
#000408 pairs well with muted metallics, icy gray, and restrained burgundy accents because its near-black base gives them room to stand out without adding visual noise. Use burgundy sparingly when the design needs warmth or a formal editorial feel.
Is #000408 readable on white or black?
#000408 has a 20.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.